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Contact:
Liz Cooper
781-540-1231
ecooper@massbay.edu
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MassBay Community College Wellesley Hills campus, Wellesley Hills, MA, April 2022 (Photo/ MassBay Community College)
WELLESLEY HILLS, Mass. (October 1, 2024) — MassBay Community College is offering accelerated classes in October, enabling students to earn college credits in just eight weeks. “8-Week 2” courses begin on October 28, 2024, and conclude on December 22, 2024. The accelerated classes are offered online and on campus in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland.
“These accelerated courses are designed to help students earn credits in a compact timeframe to fit students’ busy lives, while advancing them towards graduation quicker,” said MassBay President David Podell. “Students can explore our course offerings in computer science, history, economics, English, health sciences, marketing, sociology, and many other subjects that will keep them engaged and working towards their goals. And, now with classes being free at MassBay for eligible students, they can take advantage of earning a degree without the financial barrier of paying for the courses.”
Recently, under the leadership of Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, Senate President Karen Spilka, and the state legislature, the state established free community college for Massachusetts residents who do not hold a bachelor’s degree, regardless of age or income. Students must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and be enrolled in an approved program of study for six credits and have earned a high school diploma or the equivalent.
To learn more about MassBay’s 8-Week 2 courses or to register, visit:
www.massbay.edu/8week2, and anyone interested in learning more about free community college should, visit: www.massbay.edu/free.
MassBay Community College is the most affordable higher education option in MetroWest Boston, offering a robust portfolio of courses and more than 70 associate degree and certificate programs with flexible day, evening, and weekend classes in Ashland, Framingham, Wellesley Hills, and online. MassBay students receive an unmatched educational value by earning stackable credits that transfer to bachelor’s degree programs, and workforce-ready skills necessary to advance careers in high-demand fields such as health and life sciences, automotive technology, engineering, business, cybersecurity, and the humanities. MassBay’s Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) and Practical Nursing (LPN) programs were both ranked as the #1 Nursing Program in Massachusetts in 2020, 2021, and 2023 by national nursing advocacy organizations RegisteredNursing.org, and PracticalNursing.org. Since its founding in 1961, MassBay has been accredited by several governing bodies and remains firmly committed to its mission of meeting the needs of the diverse local communities it serves. We value the intrinsic worth of all individuals, collectively in pursuit of inclusiveness and prioritize our work towards achieving equity within our community and beyond.